Hi All,  It is not advisable to remove the upper part of the player
mechanism from the modern Aeolian players.  However, to remove the
piano action, the upper section must be moved away from the piano
action.  I have the basic information about removing the piano action
from the modern Aeolian console and spinet players at

  http://www.player-care.com/aeolian1.html 

Musically,
John A Tuttle
Player-Care.com
Brick, New Jersey, USA